Personalized MIT Admissions Counseling Centered on Your Success

Alec has a Bachelor’s degree in both Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Asian Studies from Rice University and an MBA from Stanford University. He has several years of experience helping college candidates get into their dream schools.

As a coach, Alec enjoys helping others find confidence and pride in what sets them apart. Essentially, he loves to see students embark on journeys to further cultivate their individuality. His greatest strength when working with Quad applicants is his ability to help them find their confidence and voice. Alec understands the difficulty in articulating the “why” behind your experiences and decisions when applying to college. He prides himself on his ability to help students dig deep so they can determine the motivations behind their choices, whether it's their reason for pursuing an activity, a school, or a program.

Students Alec has recently coached have gotten accepted into UC Berkeley, Yale University, Princeton University, MIT, Stanford University, Washington University St. Louis, Rice University, and Vanderbilt University.

In Alec’s free time, he enjoys taking courses online, making up games, and solving computer science problems.

Alec’s Pro Tip?

Students do better in the interview when they answer extemporaneously from the heart rather than when they memorize what "should be said".

Ashley attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Mathematics, and Economics. Ashley strongly believes in making education more accessible to all, which sparked her desire to coach college applicants.

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Professionally, Ashley has worked at Google. In this capacity, she has consulted with C-suite executives, agencies, and marketing directors to assess marketing goals, analyze campaign performance, and pitch new brand, targeting, and campaign initiatives.

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Ashley understands how daunting the college admission process can be. Still, she feels the benefits of having a world-class higher education, from networking and personal self-actualization to post-college earning potential, are immense. For this reason, Ashley strives to help relieve stress and make the application process as smooth as possible.

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Ashley’s greatest strengths as a coach are delivering a customized approach to uncovering candidates’ strengths, helping to compile a balanced list of universities, and making meaningful contributions to the essay-writing process.

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Candidates that Ashley has recently coached have gotten accepted at several top-tier colleges, including UPenn, Washington University in St. Louis, Rice University, and Duke University.

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Ashley is a huge Formula 1 fan, so you can always find her watching live races or highlights when she’s not coaching. She also loves traveling and painting!

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Ashley’s Pro Tip?

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Be sure to share your authentic self beyond your GPA and test scores and ask insightful questions to express genuine interest in the respective school/program.

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Rachel graduated with a BS from Cornell University after getting accepted through Early Decision. After college, she attended Boston College Law School, graduating with a JD and receiving the Award for Clinical Excellence for her work with the Innocence Clinic. Rachel is passionate about helping students confidently navigate the college admissions process. 

Rachel’s experiences throughout her higher education journey are precious to her and inspired her to use her coaching talents to help others achieve their goals. She understands that navigating the college admissions process can sometimes be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing for students. One of her greatest strengths as a coach is her ability to demystify the college application and make it easier for students and families to understand. She aims to alleviate applicants’ stress and worries through compassionate coaching, enabling students to focus on showcasing their strengths and crafting compelling application documents. 

Rachel’s approach to college admissions consulting is light-hearted and relaxed, allowing students to open up and share their most meaningful stories. When working with Quad Education applicants, Rachel is committed to ensuring the process is broken down into manageable steps, helping students efficiently reach key milestones. Rachel is a master at building realistic timelines for students, enabling them to stay on top of all application materials. She’s also an adept editor, ready to help students perfect their personal statements, essays, and other documents. 

When Rachel isn’t coaching, she enjoys visiting her family and taking long walks with her golden lab, Bella.